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Michael and Carolyn Stelman Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

Funding Amount

Up to US $1,250

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • A high school graduate

Geography

  • Based in Southern Arizona, including Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties or certain regions of Graham, Greenle

Other requirements

  • Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
  • Applicants must pursue a major in the areas of Culinary Arts, Music, or Photography.

Overview

The Michael and Carolyn Stelman Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, supports students pursuing education in Culinary Arts, Music, or Photography. With annual awards of up to $1,250, this scholarship aims to empower high school graduates from Southern Arizona with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, enabling them to achieve their educational dreams and contribute as future leaders in the community.

Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders
Scholarships and awards at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona are as unique and diverse as the donors who establish them. These programs are made possible by the generosity of donors who want to support students in need of financial assistance to achieve their dreams.
The Michael and Carolyn Stelman Scholarship was established to support students who are pursuing an education in the areas of Culinary Arts, Music, or Photography. The scholarship awards up to $1,250 to recipients annually, and recipients may reapply for a second year of funding.

Eligibility

Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.Applicant must be a high school graduate.Applicant must have graduated from a high school based in Southern Arizona, including Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties or certain regions of Graham, Greenlee, Pinal, and Maricopa located south of the Gila River.Applicants must pursue a major in the areas of Culinary Arts, Music, or Photography.

What Community Foundation for Southern Arizona actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
346
Total given
$11.81M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,300–$1.06M
  • By dollars: Arizona 85%, California 3%, New York 2%. Top recipient cities: Tucson, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Nogales, AZ.
  • 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • University of Arizona Foundation · Tucson, AZ

    $1.06M

  • Community Food Bank Inc DBA Community Food Bank of Southern · Tucson, AZ

    $273K

  • The University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

    Scholarships

    $265K

  • Youth on Their Own · Tucson, AZ

    $236K

  • Tucson Medical Center Foundation TMC Health Foundation · Tucson, AZ

    $208K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Music education
  • Arts

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